Lakers defeat Celtics in Game 7 for 16th NBA title - latimes

In a game featuring two very tired teams, the Lakers exorcised the ghosts of past failures by defending its NBA championship on Thursday night at Staples Center against the Boston Celtics, 83-79. It was the 16th title won by the Lakers. - Lakers win 16th NBA championship

83-79 victory over Celtics in Game 7 gives L.A. back-to-back titles
Lakers-Celtics Game 7 box score